Orlando woman arrested in Turks and Caicos after bullets discovered in luggage
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- Опубликовано: 15 май 2024
- Two bullets found in luggage at an airport in the Turks and Caicos led to an Orlando woman’s arrest this week, police say.
Sharitta Grier, 45, was arrested on Monday at the Howard Hamilton International Airport in Providenciales, after police say two rounds of ammunition were found during a routine luggage search.
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I can honestly say as a Vietnam era veteran I have been able to live my entire seventy year life without having ammunition in my luggage.
EXACTLY…exactly.
Seriously. And it's not like she's the only person this has happened to. This is the 5th person. These people seem to have so many guns, that they're accidentally packing bullets in their bag! I've never owned a gun in my life and hopefully I'll never have to, so this wouldn't be a problem for me. With that said, there was just another story like this about a month ago. If you know you have guns, why wouldn't you completely empty your bag, then pack it and check and name sure there are no bullets in there?
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Then there’s always the rando trying to get on a plane and stating they forgot it was in their bag.
Welcome Home 💛💛
- you know how many vietnam vets came home and died from gun violence?
I'm sorry but why do all these people have random bullets in their possession that they don't know about?
Its called Arrogance
@waynecmontgomery Right. I see a lot of conspiracy theories (as usual). We disregard other countries' laws because we are arrogant.
Thinks cause she be black she can just play race card to get away with not adhering to the laws. She’s a typical!!!! Buckwheat !
American hubris.
Not the brightest
The bigger question is how this was able to go through TSA without being detected? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
If weed gets into the US on a Jamaican flight, Jamaica gets fined heavily for not preventing it from happening, the same should go for US guns and ammo.
What makes you think the TSA checks?
@@neilkurzman4907seriously? Where have you been since 9/11? TSA Suppose to check everything coming into the airports.
@@samuelsheff1007
In your mind.
Because tsa is a bunch of senile boomers.
The best solution is to check your luggage before you travel.
Ummm here is a better idea. If you decide to "legally" own guns, and ammo, properly store said items. Why would a responsible person have bullets in their luggage?
It’s wild how many people don’t do this, luggage is packed in closets and anything can fall into a pocket by accident. We learned nothing from Barry Switzer…
@@TokenBrotha Just saying, if you have so many guns and ammo lying around your house that it is in kitchen drawers and luggage, what kind of gun owner are you?
BTW, just saying, if you are a criminal and you hear this news about this person, I wonder how many guns are in her house? No background check needed when you get your guns from her house.
It's called Americans thinking they are above the law
Or just don't go at all. It's off My travel list. I understand their laws are their laws. However it's not like these people have guns and it's in their luggage. They are not trying to carry it on a plane. I just wouldn't go.
Check your bags before packing or buy another luggage vs 12 yr jail sentence.
Why these people have bullets in their luggage I carry a gun but never put it or bullets in luggage that I travel with 🙄
They use range bags for travel. I never would because it alerts customs canines.
@@johnrobi0 Range bags look like bags. Do yours have NRA patches and giant Glock Perfection logos on them?
@@YTRulesFromNM No, but it does have an American flag on it. It really triggers the left.
@@johnrobi0it's the right that likes it Upside down 🇺🇸
i guess she doesn't watch the news.
Exactly. There was that couple in Turks again not so long ago...
Hmmmm so you are saying it is okay to travel by plane around America with bullets in your luggage? I wonder how YSA feels about that?
lock her up she new
@@ronaldpershing8633 Not sure where you attended school. There is a difference between the words NEW and KNEW. Think about it.
If you go to another country, you follow their laws. Plain and simple.
Same goes for the u.s. govt
And don't go to sh*t h*le pirate countries!
@@tspcocktail no
Mistakes happen dude….
Follow the laws? Shut up this was obviously a mistake on her part.
She is number 5. Think about it
Makes you wonder if the ammo was planted.
@@robertrobert7924 It was . This happens too much. stay away.
I’ve thought about it and as usual Americans are just arrogant and ignorant travellers always have been……
@@robertrobert7924 No, not a set up. Each individual said it was an accident.
Americans are not too smart!
Turks and Caicos is getting tired of this nonsense. They’re going to say “enough” and send these folks to prison. I don’t blame them …their rules their laws.🤔🤦🏼
Shut tf up...they treat bullets worse than they treat drugs or bombs🙄
While I agree "their rules, their laws", 12 years for accidentally packing bullets in your bag is extreme, especially when there's no gun. Again, I get it, it's their country. But this is a country that relies HEAVILY on tourism. I don't own a gun and never have, so I can't believe I'm defending these people. But this is a very honest mistake. You're telling me you've never forgotten your keys? Left a restaurant and realized you didn't take back your credit card? I've traveled many times, only to see my wife's socks in my bag. How did they get there?
This will have people being paranoid, again, even for people like me that don't own a gun. Maybe some people simply decide not to go to Turks and Caicos. They're the only ones that lose in that instance, as there are a lot of other Caribbean Islands one can go to.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 How would they find bullets in your luggage if you don't own a gun? All of those found with bullets were gun owners. You must have stopped thinking when you woke up?
What if you have pictures of your kids on the beach on your phone? Many countries can put you in prison for that! Stay out of Turd World Hell holes, but don't respect them. Do not respect pirate countries!
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403I want you to say you made a honest mistake here in the states...hahaha they would though the book at you and lock you in....honest mistake???? You sound like police now.
those 1st three arrested, i get it. for the 4th and the 5th and for the next 1000th, there's no excuse.
At this point I believe some of these folks are just doing this for attention.🤔🤦🏼
No excuse for any of these people. They have the time to plan and book the trip but can’t be bothered to check the laws ?? Ignorant in breds, keep them locked up!
@@NeilHoward-kp2gclol, your theory is people getting arrested for attention 😂 another post thinks the authorities are planting the bullets 😂 when the simplest explanation is people are just idiots. It’s not like the laws of these countries are a secret.
There's no excuse for the first three either.
Some people, just don't watch the news. Because they have said this over and over and over, to not carry anything prohibited in your luggage, and here comes another dumb one. Again and again and again. Smh. 🤦🏻♀️
And don't visit Turd World Hellscapes run by pirates!
Common sense would dictate that you know what is in your bag. No country, I repeat no country tolerates gun laws allowed in USA.
Maybe Sweden. They’re crazy about their guns.
Philippines loves guns, we have a lot of them in the south part. We tolerate unlicensed firearms or explosives
@@nessparadis6948 ya but Greenland and Sweden never have mass shootings. Thats a big difference.
@@bakalito4601 the south part must have a Muslim open season??
@@user-zf3xb3qx8w , that wasn’t the argument I was refuting. Check again the original comment.
I don't put bullet's in my luggage, have a dedicated range bag
I live on an island where guns and ammo get you 10 years mandatory, if you are local.Several Americans have been caught, one a woman from the Hamptons who had a semi auto pistol and ammo claimed she forgot she had hidden it from "the help" got off with not even a fine. Another elderly woman declared her cannabis prescription on arrival and was arrested charged and imprisoned for 30 days.
Play stupid games win stupid prizes! Smh
Lame…..😂
Turks and Caicos should follow the same advice! Play stupid games… lose 60% of your economy!!
Why would it EVER be in your luggage?
I can hear DJ Khaled now....
.......another one. 😂
😂😂😂
He probably has guns in all his bags . He doesn't apply.
People are just stupid!
Strange? I know where every single bullet I own is located.
What is with these people.
Something may be fishy here!!!
We complain that there is no law and order in America, aand still so many complain about the law and order in T&C when Americans get nabbed. That makes no sense.
This is becoming very suspicious
It's strange because Americans aren't really about guns.
@@juliethompson8685 This is about the 5th time and it’s been all over the news. Exactly why I stay state side I don’t visit any of these islands. They don’t have anything that I can’t find here
@@naturelover2292 Good point.
@@naturelover2292 Turks and Caicos has safe schools, safe malls and safe streets. You can’t find those in the U.S.
Yes Biden caused this
The comments between the first white peeps that did this are much different.
My thoughts exactly. They gave interviews with their families and wives crying and telling stories of the kids crying and the comments were telling. Now there seems to be a shift in attitude.
Are you surprised???
Let's be real. If that one guy wasn't married, no one would have given a darn about a single WM being locked up overseas somewhere. Definitely if it was a black man. They put that W wife on TV boohooing and oh boy 'Houston we have a problem'. It's selective outrage that can only be backed by WW
Right. These people are w3irdossssss
Of course
Sound fishy…
Nope this is a pattern now and more investigation is required.
Or maybe Americans are finally learning that the world doesn’t bow down to them?
The law changed and people are now subject to a jail term instead of an enormous fine.
I am beginning to think someone is sticking bullets in peoples luggage.
Too many situations are happening like this... the government need to look into this
If you’re gonna go over there to the country, stop bringing ammunition with you as a matter, fact, don’t do nothing involving ammunition in this country
It’s just careless and stupid to not check your luggage before going to the airport for a flight, especially an international flight. If I was a gun owner, I’d be extra cautious on what’s in my bags.
Hmm…why should US taxpayers pay for this? Don’t carry ammunition into foreign countries? Or how about…don’t carry ammunition PERIOD?
If you're a gun owner and don't know where your ammo is. You should not be a gun owner
A random loose bullet? Stop it GI Joe
@@jonjones7137 Turks and Caicos did not ratify the second amendment.
@Ryan125y this doesn't sound fishy to you? I agree, it's their laws and they should be followed...but FIVE Americans just left random bullets in their bags? No way
@@jonjones7137 They have all admitted it was a mistake and they forgot they left the ammo in their beg
@Ryan125y if they admitted to it....then I 101% agree. That's on them. The same way with the lesbian basketball player sneaking in weed. She didn't understand geo-politics bringing weed in her bag while US is backing Ukraine against Russia. If they admitted then that's on them. I shoot....I've never had a bullet in luggage. Such a strange thing
The real question is, Why do.people keep bringing bullets to a Country that will give them a long minimun sentence for it ? Stupid, in my opinion
For this specific reason, I have a dedicated range bag. Even then, I usually empty out and shake my backpack before travel
lol why are americans accidently traveling to Turks with bullets all of a sudden.
They have been doing it, it's just a new law with a minimum of 12 years, that's why you hear about it now.
Philippines' airport, security workers were caught placing bullets and shells into tourist luggage years ago, because they were given bonuses for the detection. Wondering if this could be a similar situation.
This is a British Territory; what you suggest is ridiculous.
I pray that she get the financial help needed and that she will be home to her family soon.
Here's food for thought......back in 2015, airport security in the Philippines were under investigation for targeting travelers from around the world in a scam that involved planting live ammunition in luggage to extort money. This may or may not be the case here....Moral of the story, check and double check your luggage before entering gates and keep both eyes on on them when going though security check point, especially when traveling abroad.
Or just follow the laws Lmfaoo criminals are criminals no matter what country.
@alexaecho4273 Did you even read the comment or did you just pick a random one to leave a comment on?
@@alexaecho4273Clearly you didn’t comprehend the comment
Also, it's been stated over and over again that these people confessed that the ammunition was theirs and that it was accidently left in their luggage.
Is the ammo being found in checked luggage or carry on luggage in TC? It is illegal in the US to have ammo in the carry on luggage and if this ammo is being discovered in carry on luggage then what is going on with US security?
Exactly
Having bullets in your luggage is negligence on your behalf.
They are lying. This happens too much. Stay out of the Turks and Caicos. All them people aint that dumb.
"All them people aint that dumb."..You sure about that?
They all admitted guilt. They are just dumb!
Apparently they are
Not a single person claimed that, but you think they are planting the bullets? Just follow the frigging law!!!
@@andyroubik5760They are still in custody. POWs have said they were being treated great while signaling “torture” with SOS.
12 years mandatory is more than what 80% of actual violent criminals get in most countries outside the US. I know it’s dumb not to double check your luggage when going abroad but clearly these poor tourists aren’t international arms smuggles or anything like the sort so each case deserves to be handled independently and not require a 12 year minimum. That’s outrageous and totally unfair. These families are a wreck, especially the kids. Have a heart people.
I bet when Brittany griner got arrested in Russia you probably said that's the law there she needs to do her full time but now all of a sudden you don't think that way
@@user-hj4uf9wz1zWill you stop with the "What about Brittney Griner?" bull. That's was BS (even worse, because it was politically motivated) and so is this BS in Turks and Caicos.
@wjbarricklow how's people bringing bullets into there when illegal politically motivated would love to hear this explanation when immigrants come to us for things your probably yelling even if you come here to visit you have to abide by the laws or is that not politically motivated
@@user-hj4uf9wz1z You have zero right to engage on an intellectual level with me. You probably thought Biden giving up an ACTUAL international arms dealer for that useless anti American basketball player had nothing to do with politics either. That’s why it’s impossible to argue with brain dead leftists like you.
We don't have a say, it's their laws. The only thing we can do as a country is start holding everyone's hand when they travel abroad so they don't accidentally get themselves put in prison
She got set up
They have no one to blame but themselves!
You sure they are not being set up by someone or the airport, sounds very suspicious.
Facts! I said the same thing
why the heck are bullets constantly getting passed our security systems?? that is alarming!!!
it was planted. stay away from that place
It's not against the law to have them in your checked bags as long as they're properly stored. I doubt the TSA is comparing every piece of checked-in bags with what the passenger declared when they checked-in the bag. If they did, it would delay probably every flight for something that is not a security issue. If a passenger declared they have a bunch of guns and ammo in their checked bag and it's properly packed, and are heading to the Turks and Caicos, that's perfectly OK. The airline and the TSA won't stop you. You'll end up in jail when you get there. They won't protect you against stupid.
@@utahcanyon1000 But none of the accused are saying it's not theirs. They're saying "Oops I forgot"
So why aren't the people caught saying that? @@utahcanyon1000
@@piercehicks1144 technically, three of them said whoops I forgot it, and the other two are saying they have no idea how ammo got into their bags, if I read the articles correctly.
Can someone explain having BULLETS in your luggage? I typically only have sand and receipts from past trips in my luggage
Two bullets most likely a mistake ... could happen to anyone. I keep my gun bag in the garage ... away from my travel luggage, still check it before ...
When are these people going to learn, don't they empty their luggage, or don't they watch the news!
What is wrong with people? How hard is it to clean out your freaking luggage before packing it?!
One thing for sure, I will never visit Turks and Caicos !.. what if someone had it in for you, even at their airport and planted prohibited items!..
Hahahahaha
How they getting through US TSA?
how does this keep happening??
If you do not look through your luggage before packing, thats on you. As a Canadian, I cannot even imagine having bullets in my luggage. Why are you packing bullets in baggage to begin with?
If you’re _that reckless_ with your ammo storage, then you’re probably equally as careless with securing your firearms. The TSA has “no obligation” to detect ammo in luggage headed outside of the U.S.
AGAIN!??? Ok, whats going on here? Isnt this the 4th or 5th time with the same exact thing?
Is it a setup from that country? i dont think it is.
Why are these "americans" constantly deciding to go to this place with bullets in your bag??
I just dont get it. Its perplexing. I never even heard of the place I guess its a hot travel destination lol
2 bullets???? Really??? Why is this even a thing??? Just confiscate the ammo and everyone go on with their lives..
And would you say that if someone from another country broke the law here?
There is no reason for anyplace to have such ridiculous laws in place no one is harming anyone by leaving the country with two rounds of ammo. I say stay from these places it's too easy to be set up in a place where someone can drop a round or two of ammo in your bag and now you have major problems in fact this whole thing could be a money grab.
@@ij2750 How is it a cash grab? Turks and Caicos foots the bill for their incarceration.
@@ij2750 People have had their lives ruined because of the ridiculous anti ganja laws for years, still do.
@@paulg3012fun fact : some countries absolutely love their anti-drug laws and Americans with their horrible drug addiction mess are they last people to complain
Bullets in the luggage is weird af. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a set up.
JERKS AND CAKE OHS IS A NO GO ZONE
Common sense dictates that the country she visited has its laws and regulations that must be respected and obeyed.
Gotta be careful...fine them heavily but 12 years for 2 bullets ? Yikes😮
They tried that but americans were still travelling with ammo.
How do you go to get on a plane and not check every inch of the bag your taking with you
Wasn't this happening in Manila a few years back ?
I don't know what's going on people not doing their jobs right at the airport I feel like these people are Target for the US citizens anybody are gun owners please make sure y'all check your bags no matter if you're not a gun owner please check your bags before y'all leave this country go to another one
Thoughts and prayers.
Invisible man save the dumb
People gotta triple check their bag or just use a separate bag. This is getting ridiculous.
It's unclear whether it's a checked-in piece of luggage or carry-on. It doesn't matter. The TSA will detected weapons in your carry-ons, but it's not against the law to check them in (properly stored), and I doubt the TSA always looks at what a passenger declared at the check-in and what they see in the luggage before it's loaded in the plane (they would be delaying a lot of flights). If you have loose bullets in your checked bag and the Turks and Caicos sees it when you arrive, it's your fault. Always pack your own luggage and make sure the bag is totally empty when you start packing. Nothing in any of the pockets. The Turks and Caicos is not Texas. I doubt she'll be spending an entire 12 years there, but it will be some.
The problem is that they are able to bring them on an airplane in the first place!!!
Just an easier way to get a long term visa in paradise.
NO MORE COLD winters, until 2036!!!
This is crazy. After recent headlines if you have had ammunition in your luggage why not double check,smh
Ammunition in her luggage....???
No help she has mental issues if she has ammunition laying around so much it fell in her luggage....
Lock her up if this is the whole story
Well this is going to be very interesting. One with privilege and one without.
So, just tell us you're a racist without saying it...
Isn't there signs in the airport stating with items are prohibited?
You need a sign at an airport? You are the problem.
Why can't people understand that you can't take these things in to the islands. What is so hard about checking thoroughly before you pack to go anywhere.?
This can’t be a coincidence
Americans like guns and don't think the world cares. We do.
Bruh how
I’d blame United States TSA for this BS
I think there's some sorta ammunition smuggling going on here, there can't be so many people that "forgetting to take out ammunition from their bags" before traveling to this island, no way.
doesn't anyone watch the damn news geeeeez
Check your luggage. These excuses are not going to work.
I check my bags 300 times before i hit for the airport even i know i dont have anything ilegal i still check and double check,,,
What is going on with all these rouge bullets in luggage?
What was her business going there? She's about to be a 12 years girlfriend for someone.🙄
Is there an on going challenge about who could visit Turks and Caicos with bullets undetected? This is getting ridiculous
Isn’t this like the 5th person? What is going on?
Hmm so you made it through US to only get caught over there. Suspicious to me.
Countries that take gun control seriously. In the US getting caught with a gun is no punishment. Hell crime is legal in most democratic counties
My ex son in law flew to Florida to fish a tournament. His filet knives in his luggage had him nearly arrested. And he was just flying from Texas to Florida. Only morons fly to other countries breaking their laws and then crying about it. We get held to strict laws but they let millions of criminals in with no consequences just rewards. SMMFH.
12 years in jail ?!
Did she do it on purpose? I wonder.
Why would she do that? You think people are dying to go to a tropical prison?
WTF. This is dmb af! The fact its not the first, second, or third time tells you something. especially the fact there is a travel warning for such event.
12 years minimum. The lawyers may not have much scope to do anything about it
Charge Americans more and put everyone with a US passport through extra search and scrutiny until you can figure out what is going on!
The U.S. should ban tourism to the island. The law will change due to loss of revenue.
Forget technology police yourself!
And?
I dont get it though, why are they doing it??
We live in weird times where folks will do anything for attention. What will happen is Turks and Caicos will say “enough of this nonsense, let’s send a message” and these folks are going to prison. I don’t blame them if they do …their rules, their laws.
2 bullets. It happens if you own a firearm. At this point they might lose tourism dollars.
@@qret-dv5ym🙋🏿, DID YOU SEE THE PEOPLE LINES UP TO GO OVER THERE, JUST SAYING FROM A NONFACEBOOK FRIEND.
@@qret-dv5ym: Or something even better could happen. American gun toters might eventually realize the rest of the world doesn’t want or need their paranoias and that they should leave their security soothers at home.
@@rayray8687This exactly. Americans need to keep their guns and mental illness on their lands. Other governments don’t want tools used for violence so easily accessible in their countries.
To all those thats saying how stupid it is to bring bullets with you, how do you know they officer are not putting them in America bags.
Does that Keisha not watch the news, this story has been all over social media for the last month 🤔
Pretty sure this one isn't a hunter.
Forgetting you have bullets in you luggage 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ I forgot. Other countries don't play that, get 100 years.